Eclesiastés 10

If the iron hath been blunt, And he the face hath not sharpened, Then doth he increase strength, And wisdom †is advantageous to make right.

Si se embotare el hierro, y su filo no fuere amolado, hay que añadir entonces más fuerza: empero excede la bondad de la sabiduría.

If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

If the ax is blunt, and one doesn’t sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.